Cost of Living in Aubrey, TX

Population 6,637 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

122
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Aubrey a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $339,000. An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Aubrey sits roughly 11 miles northeast of Denton. Housing prices track closely with Denton's $326,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 139

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Aubrey

The median home value in Aubrey is $338,900 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,827/month, 39% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,596/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 76.0°F and lows of 52.9°F. Overall, Aubrey has a cost of living index of 122 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$338,900
11% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$361,526
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,827/mo
39% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,676/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 75.9%
Renter-occupied 24.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,827
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,441/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.1%
Carpooled
12.1%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
21.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$100,596
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,341
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
52% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Labor Force Participation
73.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.7%
Graduate degree 9.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.9
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 36

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.0°F
Avg Low
52.9°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566068758391969688786657
Low °F 323645516169737364534234
Precip" 1.942.483.113.434.523.671.772.392.654.172.712.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.8%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
116
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Aubrey, TX?

Aubrey has a cost index of 122 (100 = national average). It is 22% above the national average.

What is average rent in Aubrey, TX?

The median gross rent in Aubrey is $1,827 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Aubrey?

The median home value in Aubrey is $338,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Aubrey?

The median household income in Aubrey is $100,596 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Aubrey, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aubrey is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Aubrey, TX affordable?

Aubrey is above average in cost of living, with an index of 122 — about 22% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Aubrey?

Aubrey has average high temperatures of 76.0°F and average lows of 52.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Aubrey at a Glance

Population
6,637
Median Income
$100,596
Home Value
$338,900
Median Rent
$1,827/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
76.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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